Charity concert in Dawson Creek to aid in Philippines hurricane relief
This weekend, Dawson Creek is set to host a charity concert for the victims of a severe tropical storm in the Philippines.
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Local business raises funds for family with heart-afflicted child
The Flower Hut, a local business, is putting its best foot forward to raise money for a local family.
Population growth fuels employment increase, not economic conditions
The Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C. (CPABC) has reported a ‘softening’ of the provincial labour market since the start of 2024.
First-of-its-kind study reveals menopause impacts on women in British Columbia
The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) has released a report following a first-of-its-kind study on menopause in the province of British Columbia.
Northeast BC Predators to host World Girls’ Ice Hockey weekend festivities
The Northeast BC Predators Girls’ Hockey Club has announced plans for the annual World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend.
Fort St. John family business fined for safety violation
A family business in Fort St. John has been fined more than $5,000 by WorkSafeBC for a safety violation observed in August.
NASA hosts first Winter Wheelchair Basketball event
The Northern Adapted Sports Association (NASA) will tip off its first Wheelchair Basketball event of the winter season on Thursday in Fort St. John.
RCMP warns trick-or-treaters of dangerous high-THC candies
The RCMP is warning trick-or-treaters of high-level THC cannabis items after a number of search warrants were conducted at several dispensaries.
Kelowna Rockets U-13 team selects DRFN youth Kier Lewis
Doig River First Nation (DRFN) youth Kier Lewis has made the cut for the U-13 Kelowna Rockets.
Northern Rockies to tackle transportation challenges
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is planning to address the region's transportation challenges.
Huskies’ win streak snapped in shootout
The first game of a home-and-home series saw the Fort St. John Huskies on the losing end in Sexsmith, Alberta on October 30th.
Public feedback invited on development variance permit application
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has announced its intent to consider approving a development variance permit for a property development.
Family Well-Being Initiative focus groups coming to Dawson Creek
A series of focus groups as part of Northern Development’s Family Well Being Initiative will be held in Dawson Creek next week to engage with families impacted by long-distance labour commuting.
Union talks underway between foremen, employers to avoid latest B.C. port strike
Negotiations between British Columbia's port employers and the union representing foremen are entering a final scheduled day in a bid to avoid a labour disruption.
Fort St. John council approves salaries for 2027 council and annual pay changes
The City of Fort St. John council has approved the 2027-2030 annual remuneration for councillors elected to the next city council.
Site C employment continues to decline in September
The number of workers at Site C continues to decline as the project approaches completion.
Landslide prevention in Fort St. John gets council support for $4M grant
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a grant application to a provincial grant for the purpose of conducting natural disaster risk reduction efforts in 2025.
Kelt Exploration fined $21,138 for violations at Rose Prairie well site
An oil and gas operation based out of Rose Prairie is facing a fine of more than $20,000 from WorkSafeBC due to a “repeated and high-risk” violation.
Santa Claus to visit Fort St. John on December 7th
With Hallowe’en 2024 happening on Thursday, it’s time to get your jingle bells and festive outfits ready as Fort St. John prepares for the annual visit from jolly old St. Nick.
Child battles heart defect, GoFundMe launched to support open heart surgery recovery
A local mother has organized a GoFundMe campaign for funds to help her through the next several months in Vancouver as her young child recuperates from open heart surgery.
Local business raises funds for family with heart-afflicted child
The Flower Hut, a local business, is putting its best foot forward to raise money for a local family.
Population growth fuels employment increase, not economic conditions
The Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C. (CPABC) has reported a ‘softening’ of the provincial labour market since the start of 2024.
First-of-its-kind study reveals menopause impacts on women in British Columbia
The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) has released a report following a first-of-its-kind study on menopause in the province of British Columbia.
Northeast BC Predators to host World Girls’ Ice Hockey weekend festivities
The Northeast BC Predators Girls’ Hockey Club has announced plans for the annual World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend.
Fort St. John family business fined for safety violation
A family business in Fort St. John has been fined more than $5,000 by WorkSafeBC for a safety violation observed in August.
NASA hosts first Winter Wheelchair Basketball event
The Northern Adapted Sports Association (NASA) will tip off its first Wheelchair Basketball event of the winter season on Thursday in Fort St. John.
RCMP warns trick-or-treaters of dangerous high-THC candies
The RCMP is warning trick-or-treaters of high-level THC cannabis items after a number of search warrants were conducted at several dispensaries.
Kelowna Rockets U-13 team selects DRFN youth Kier Lewis
Doig River First Nation (DRFN) youth Kier Lewis has made the cut for the U-13 Kelowna Rockets.
Northern Rockies to tackle transportation challenges
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is planning to address the region's transportation challenges.
Huskies’ win streak snapped in shootout
The first game of a home-and-home series saw the Fort St. John Huskies on the losing end in Sexsmith, Alberta on October 30th.
Public feedback invited on development variance permit application
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has announced its intent to consider approving a development variance permit for a property development.
Family Well-Being Initiative focus groups coming to Dawson Creek
A series of focus groups as part of Northern Development’s Family Well Being Initiative will be held in Dawson Creek next week to engage with families impacted by long-distance labour commuting.
Union talks underway between foremen, employers to avoid latest B.C. port strike
Negotiations between British Columbia's port employers and the union representing foremen are entering a final scheduled day in a bid to avoid a labour disruption.
Fort St. John council approves salaries for 2027 council and annual pay changes
The City of Fort St. John council has approved the 2027-2030 annual remuneration for councillors elected to the next city council.
Site C employment continues to decline in September
The number of workers at Site C continues to decline as the project approaches completion.
Landslide prevention in Fort St. John gets council support for $4M grant
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a grant application to a provincial grant for the purpose of conducting natural disaster risk reduction efforts in 2025.
Kelt Exploration fined $21,138 for violations at Rose Prairie well site
An oil and gas operation based out of Rose Prairie is facing a fine of more than $20,000 from WorkSafeBC due to a “repeated and high-risk” violation.
Santa Claus to visit Fort St. John on December 7th
With Hallowe’en 2024 happening on Thursday, it’s time to get your jingle bells and festive outfits ready as Fort St. John prepares for the annual visit from jolly old St. Nick.
Child battles heart defect, GoFundMe launched to support open heart surgery recovery
A local mother has organized a GoFundMe campaign for funds to help her through the next several months in Vancouver as her young child recuperates from open heart surgery.
